Month: April 2018

For many of us, the thought of staying in an organized campground is undesirable. You dream of camping in the untamed wilderness, undisturbed with not a soul in sight. You might actually get to observe wildlife that haven’t been scared off by the noise created in organized campgrounds. Wild camping in Alberta provides an opportunity to explore nature in a way that isn’t accessible by normal means.

With a rising popularity of Thru hiking and hammock camping. Many hikers are looking to lighten up their sleep systems. I have done some research to find what I consider to be, a high quality, ultralight hammock system.

The Klymit Inertia X Frame offers a unique take on ultralight sleeping pads. In order to save weight, the engineers at Klymit HQ have been studying the human body to discover which parts of the pad are necessary. The inertia X Frame’s minimalist design has removed most of the padding, leaving only the essential areas to support your body.

Camping with a hammock can seem like a crazy idea at first. Especially since the majority of us associate hammocks with either relaxing on the beach at some exotic destination. Or worse, falling out of a hammock and injuring yourself. Hammock camping for beginners can be a bit of a learning curve, but fortunately, you get to learn from my mistakes.

The Trangia alcohol stove is a classic. First sold in 1925, this Swedish alcohol stove is still one of the top selling stoves on the market. The stove is lightweight, durable and easy to operate. This was the first stove I had in my arsenal and I still use it today.